Hey readers,
Click play below to listen to Otis Needs A Haircut by Naseem Hrab and illustrated by Noémie Gionet Landry, a story about being brave enough to get a haircut. After Otis gets his haircut, he loves the way he looks!
Otis Needs a Haircut by Naseem Hrab (read by author), Chirp May 2021
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Click play below to listen to Amik’s Big Day by Nancy Cooper and illustrated by Joshua Pawis-Steckley, a story about Amik the beaver showing her cousins all around her home!
Amik’s Big Day by Nancy Cooper (read by author), Chirp April 2021
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Grab your snow boots and listen to Tobogganogganoggan by Emil Sher (read by author) from the December issue!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We spoke with author Kristen Calis about her story Scaredy Cat, which appeared in the October issue of Chirp! This fun rhyming story is about a black cat named Pepper who learns to overcome his fears on Halloween.
Read on to learn more about Kristen (including her favourite Halloween costume) and her story!
I was inspired to write Scaredy Cat because I know some people are superstitious and believe black cats are bad luck. I have a black cat named Henri, and I know they are anything but.
Do you have any pets at home?
I have three cats: Kinsey, Henri, and King.
When did you start writing stories?
This is my very first published story, but I have been writing for fun ever since I was little.
What was your favourite Halloween costume growing up?
My favourite costume was Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. I loved wearing the ruby slippers.
Do you have any advice for young writers?
My advice is to write every day, even if it’s just a couple of sentences.
Thanks so much, Kristen!
Readers, you can listen to an audio version of this story (read by the author herself!), by clicking HERE.
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get in the Halloween spirit by listening to Scaredy Cat by Kristen Calis (read by author).
You can also read the story in the October issue of Chirp.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
